College statistics
- Address:
- East Lansing, MI
48824 - Sector Group:
- Public 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- https://www.msu.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $17,739
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $44,510
- Room and Board:
- $12,564
- Acceptance Rate:
- 83.9%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $5,599,772,613
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Michigan State University is a large public research university located in East Lansing that conducts research at the highest spending tier and produces substantial numbers of doctorates. The university enrolls over 51,000 students and operates as a mixed undergraduate and graduate institution with particular strength in business, management, marketing, and related fields.
In-state tuition is $17,739 annually, with total cost of attendance at $30,303 when accounting for room and board. Out-of-state students pay $44,510 in tuition and face a total cost of attendance of $57,074, though many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published rate. MSU admits about 84 percent of applicants, making admissions accessible. Enrollment spans all 50 states and 130 countries.
The university's six-year graduation rate reflects the scope and diversity of its student body. Admitted students typically score at the 75th percentile of 670 in SAT Reading and 680 in SAT Math, or 31 on the ACT Composite. MSU suits students seeking a large research environment with broad program offerings, strong alumni networks, and substantial research opportunities. Visit msu.edu for more information.